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|  | Keeping Bees by John Vivian, Liz Buell, Roger Griffith Description not available.Describes basic beekeeping equipment, shows how to build a beehive, and provides information on installing, handling, and caring for bees and harvesting honey AUTHOR: John Vivian, Liz Buell, Roger Griffith PUBLISHER: Williamson Publishing Company FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Ants at Work by Deborah Gordon In this accessible account, a biologist discusses the behavior patterns and life cycles of harvester ants, which she studied for 17 summers in the Arizona desert. Blending detailed technical observations with a reverent narrative, the author presents both a scientific study of an insect and a personal reflection on the power of nature. Illustrations throughout. AUTHOR: Deborah Gordon PUBLISHER: Norton, W. W. & Company, Incorporated FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Trees & Plants in the Rain Forest by Saviour Pirotta Description not available.Describes the different types of trees and plants that grow in the layers of the rain forest, the fruits, nuts, and vegetables they provide, and what threatens their survival AUTHOR: Saviour Pirotta PUBLISHER: Raintree Publishers FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Mulch It by Stu Campbell Any gardener who wants to minimize weeds, improve the soil, and cut down on the backbreaking labor of maintaining a garden will profit from Stu Campbell's MULCH IT. The author's tips include a breakdown of mulching materials, probable costs, appearance questions, and much more. AUTHOR: Stu Campbell PUBLISHER: Storey Books FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Road Builders by B. G. Hennessy Readers will learn how a road is built by following the activities of a construction crew and the many different types of trucks and tools they use. This step-by-step look at building shows the workers doing such things as bulldozing, digging, paving, and painting the stripes on the road. Colored pencil and ink drawings accompany the text. AUTHOR: B. G. Hennessy PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | The Best American Science Writing 2000 by James Gleick With a wide range of topics and styles, this accessible anthology highlights the work of a diverse selection of writers as they explore ongoing scientific research and debate. Selected writers include Natalie Angier, Stephen Jay Gould, and Douglas Hofstadter. AUTHOR: James Gleick PUBLISHER: HarperTrade FORMAT: Audio CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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